Attentional Difficulties (ADD)
According to NAMI it is estimated that around 9% of children and 4% of adults are diagnosed with having an attentional difficulty
COMMON SYMPTOMS
Having trouble staying focused on tasks
Appearing not to listen, even when spoken to directly
Having difficulty following through on instructions
Having trouble organizing tasks and activities
Avoiding or disliking tasks that require focused mental effort
Being easily distracted
treatment at care
Talk about issues that are bothering you and help you process the emotions
Explore negative behavioral patterns
Learn ways to deal with your symptoms
Teach parents how to develop ways to better understand and guide your child’s behavior
Family therapy
Social skills training: learn appropriate social behaviors
COMMON SYMPTOMS
ADD SYMPTOMS
- Have difficulty staying seated in the classroom or other situations
- Being on the go and in constant motion
- Having trouble playing or doing an activity quietly
- Talking too much
- Having difficulty waiting your turn
- Interrupt other’s conversations, games, or activities
- These symptoms negatively impact school, home life, or relationships in more than one setting such as at school and at home
